VIDEO: President Akufo- Addo Address to the Nation (Update 8)
You Have Become A Global Icon” – NUGS To President Akufo-Addo
“The student movement has closely monitored and learnt a lot from your passion and temerity to able to rid the nation and Africa of this Coronavirus. The student union wishes to commend your efforts; your bold, decisive and extraordinary leadership in these difficult times. We are even more proud to associate with your leadership, because, […]
ActionAid Ghana hands over survival centre for use as COVID-19 isolation base
The Upper West Regional Programme Manager of ActionAid Ghana (AAG), George Dery, has reiterated the call for Ghanaians to be law abiding by obeying the restrictions imposed by government by adhering to all safety protocols in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our localities. He equally stressed the need for the citizenry not […]
COVID-19: “Let scientists do the talking, not politicians” – President Akufo-Addo to media
“When people are going to talk about this disease (Coronavirus), they will talk about it from the viewpoint of science. Get the scientists. Let them be the ones to talk. Get those who have specialist information. That is what I will encourage you to do.” These were the words of the President , Nana Addo […]
Brazil justice minister Moro quits in Bolsonaro clash
Brazil’s Justice Minister Sergio Moro has resigned amid tension with President Jair Bolsonaro. Mr Moro, a former judge, had threatened to quit after the president fired one of his allies – federal police chief Mauricio Valeixo – on Thursday. Speaking on TV, Mr Moro said angrily there was no reason to sack Mr Valeixo, and […]
FIFA to offer financial aid to member nations
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) is set to offer financial aid of $150 million to member nations across the globe. In all 211 member nations are expected to benefit from the package to mitigate the dire financial impact the coronavirus is having on them. A statement from FIFA said, “concretely, this means that […]
GBA presents PPEs to Eastern Regional Hospital
The Eastern Regional branch of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has donated assorted Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to the Eastern Regional Hospital. The items included 500 pieces of face masks, 80 pieces of N95 face masks and 40 pieces of coveralls costing Gh10,000 cedis to support measures against spread of the coronavirus. Mr Kwasi Amoako […]
Ghana, Guinea liaise to repatriate nationals under quarantine for covid-19
The Northern Regional Security Council says it is liaising with the Guinean Embassy in Accra to repatriate its Nationals who were quarantined for covid-19. The Regional Minister and Chairman of the Council, Salifu Saed, in an interview with GBC’s Radio Ghana in Tamale, said the closure of borders however remains a challenge to the Security […]
President Akufo-Addo calls for truthful, accurate COVID-19 media reportage
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has admonished all media practitioners in the country to continue to ensure that their reportage on the Coronavirus pandemic is truthful and accurate. Describing the media as “a formidable ally”, President Akufo-Addo noted that the media has so far been helpful in the informing and educating the citizenry about […]
Observe strict social distancing during Ramadan- Muslim Cleric to Muslims
Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shuaib has asked Muslims to observe strict social distancing during this period of Ramadan. He said this year’s Ramadan is more of a family congregation matter than mass congregation. Sheikh Aremeyaw Shuaib asked that the directives of not congregating in large numbers should be followed. The strict […]
Agric Chamber of Commerce reacts to prices of foodstuffs
President of Agriculture Chamber of Commerce, Philip Abayori, says prices of foodstuffs are relatively high in the country due to the challenge posed by the lack of enough haulage trucks to transport food to the marketing centres. Mr. Abayori said the situation was compounded by the partial lockdown which affected movement of goods and services. […]
Egypt reduces curfew hours for Ramadan
Egypt’s Prime Minister has announced that night-time curfew hours will be shortened during the holy month of Ramadan. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly said the curfew will begin at nine pm, starting today. More businesses will be allowed to reopen during Ramadan. Restaurants will be permitted to offer food delivery services. Communal prayers are still not […]
Stigmatisation of persons infected with Coronavirus
NEWS COMMENTARY ON STIGMATIZATION OF PERSONS INFESTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS. As the world is on the battle front fiercely and relentlessly combating the novel Covid-19 pandemic, individuals infected with the virus have to jostle and be confronted with yet another relatively more devastating condition, stigmatization. ln his last COVID-19 broadcast, President Akufo-Addo reiterated his call […]
COVID-19: Northern Region records two new cases; total now at 13
Two new cases of the Coronavirus disease, COVID-19 have been recorded in the Northern Region, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 13. The two patients, a male and female who are residents of the Tamale Metropolis have no travel history. The Northern Regional Director of Ghana Health Service, Dr. John. Eleeza, […]
